Hiking matters #77: Mt. Natib and the joy of climbing a new mountain
There is a unique joy in climbing a new mountain. What wonders will the mountain hold? What views will each
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Hiking matters #75: Yearender in Mt. Isarog
MANILA – For my 25th and final climb of 2009 I climbed Mt. Isarog in Camarines Sur, Bicol Region with
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Hiking matters #74: Cristobal, one of my favorite dayhikes
Mt. Cristobal is a great dayhike. For one, the setting is beautiful. The ascent from Dolores to Kinabuhayan, which goes
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Hiking matters #73: Maktrav
LOS BANOS, LAGUNA – I am home after doing a Makiling Traverse from Brgy. San Bartolome, Sto. Tomas to UP
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Hiking matters #72: Leyte-Samar Adventure: Mt. Tres Marias in Biliran Island
TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE – For my 20th climb of the year I flew here with fellow Visayan Voyager Lalaine Hablado
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Hiking matters #71: Bakun Trio Day 3 – Mt. Tenglawan
After writing about Batanes and the incredible climb of Di’nem Island, let me complete my account of my Bakun Trio
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Hiking matters #70: More on Batanes / SEAIR, BCTA relief operations
Aside from the incredible experience of exploring Di’nem Island, Tito William (president of the Batanes Mountaineers) also led me to
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Hiking matters #69: The mountain island of Di’nem – the ultimate Batanes adventure!
In an incredible and unforgettable experience, this past weekend I joined the Batanes Mountaineers in their exploration climb of Di’nem
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Hiking matters #68: Bakun Trio Day 2 – Sacred Mt. Kabunian
My alarmed sounded at 1730H on September 20, 2009. My immediate action was to check my injured left index finger.
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Hiking matters #67: Bakun Trio Day 1: Mt. Lubo
The Bakun Trio adventure typically involves three dayhikes in a row – a very exciting and convenient prospect. Some hikers
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